Safety Training Facilitator; Field Based

ERM is hiring a Safety Training Facilitator in Santa Clara, CA to support hands‑on safety and operational training programs involving wood shop and machine shop equipment. This part‑time (4–16 hours per week), 3‑month limited‑term role provides practical instruction on safe setup, operation, inspection, and maintenance of tools and equipment while reinforcing best practices for hazard recognition and risk mitigation.

The ideal candidate is an experienced practitioner with demonstrated expertise operating a variety of shop tools and equipment and a passion for developing others through hands‑on coaching and instruction.

• Deliver hands‑on training and live demonstrations for a variety of wood shop, machine shop, and related equipment.
• Instruct participants on proper equipment setup, pre‑use inspection, operation, shutdown, and storage procedures.
• Supervise guided practice sessions and reinforce safe operating techniques.
• Identify and communicate mechanical, electrical, and physical hazards associated with tool and equipment use.
• Educate participants on hazard controls, guarding requirements, lockout awareness, and safe work practices.
• Explain tool capabilities, limitations, and appropriate use applications.
• Promote behavior‑based safety principles, including situational awareness, proper body positioning, and safe handling techniques.
• Demonstrate and reinforce proper use of required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Observe participant performance and provide real‑time coaching, corrective feedback, and skill development support.
• Assist in identifying individuals who may benefit from additional training or oversight.
• Collaborate with safety professionals and training leads to ensure consistency in training delivery and safety messaging.
• Support development of practical operational competency and safe work behaviors among training participants.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated experience operating and maintaining wood shop, machine shop, industrial, or fabrication equipment.
• Strong understanding of equipment‑related hazards and applicable safety practices.
• Experience providing hands‑on instruction, mentoring, coaching, or workforce training.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts and safe operating procedures to individuals with varying experience levels.
• Working knowledge of personal protective equipment requirements and safe work practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to observe work activities and provide constructive feedback in a training environment.

• Technical, vocational, trade school, or related training in woodworking, machining, fabrication, manufacturing, or a similar discipline.
• Experience supporting safety training programs or workforce development initiatives.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety principles and industrial safety best practices.
• Certified trainer, instructor, or safety‑related credentials are a plus.
• Experience working in industrial, manufacturing, laboratory, educational, or training environments.

Annual base pay ranges from $138,452 to $170,592 ($66.56 to $82.01 per hour) USD. Compensation is evaluated based on education, experience, location, performance and other factors. This role is limited‑term, non‑exempt; casual and fixed‑term/Flexforce employees are not eligible for bonuses.

Benefits include paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life, and disability insurance for eligible regular employees (≥20 hours per week). Fixed‑term employees working ≥20 hours per week receive a limited benefits package. Casual employees are not benefits eligible.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.